Easy Nachos at Home

overhead view of a simple nacho tray on a sheet pan

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 8

This is my go-to formula for simple homemade nachos: sturdy chips, seasoned meat, beans, and plenty of cheese baked until hot and melty. Customize this easy nacho recipe with your favorite toppings or whatever you have on hand.

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 ounces tortilla chips, about ½ bag
2 cups shredded cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend
Toppings , salsa or pico de gallo, avocado or guacamole, sour cream

Instructions

Prep:

Preheat the oven to 350F and position the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cook the ground beef with the taco seasoning, breaking it up as it cooks, for about 7 minutes, until cooked through. Drain any excess grease out.

Assemble:

Spread the tortilla chips on the parchment paper. Top with the cooked ground beef and black beans (if using), then top with the cheese. Make one even layer with minimal overlap so every nacho gets the meaty topping.

Bake:

Place the assembled nachos in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove the sheet pan from the oven.

Add toppings and serve:

Here is where you can customize and top your nachos with pico de gallo or salsa, diced avocado or guacamole, sour cream, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

Use restaurant-style or sturdy tortillas for best results. Thin tortilla chips are great for dipping but tend to break when you load them with toppings.

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